The National Jazz Archive (NJA) holds the UK’s finest collection of written, printed and visual material on jazz, blues and related music, from the 1920s to the present day, with the vision to safeguard and share this for future generations of enthusiasts, professionals and researchers. The NJA is seeking funding for a new project to begin in 2015 and we want to strengthen the board of trustees to oversee this project and to manage the Archive.
Trustees meet four times a year, and are expected to take an active role in our subgroups (Resources, Marketing and Fundraising, IT and website, Projects, Collections) and to support NJA events and activities.
The NJA is based at Loughton Library where we have a reading room for visitors and storage facilities, supported by a part-time research archivist and a team of volunteers.
What we are looking for
You will ideally have an understanding of archives, jazz and/or cultural heritage. You will have experience of team-working, an understanding of operational issues and a willingness to be hands-on to resolve challenges. In particular, we are seeking trustees with experience of one or more of the following:
• Archives and collection management
• Volunteer recruitment and management
• Fundraising
• IT
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the NJA. Explain why you would like to join the NJA and your interest in one of the positions. Please also confirm that there are no reasons, to your knowledge, that would disqualify you from becoming a charity trustee.
Send your application to Nick Clarke at the address below or by email to [log in to unmask] by 31 January 2015.
For more information or to discuss the posts, email [log in to unmask], with your telephone number, and we will arrange for a trustee to phone you.
Please note that these are voluntary positions and, as such, attract no payment. The NJA can assist with travel costs and expenses incurred in undertaking NJA business away from Loughton Library.
More information about the positions are at www.nationaljazzarchive.co.uk/news?id=451
National Jazz Archive
Loughton Library
Loughton, Essex IG10 1HD
www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
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